Talking Wing Coasters with Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics wrote an article about the wing rider revolution that’s reaching our shores this summer. Okay, so two roller coasters doesn’t really count as a revolution, but it’s definitely a trend. The article also covers Hersheypark’s Skyrush. Not to be left out, the Intamin hyper coaster has wing-ish trains. Well, they’re really more like Apollo’s Chariot and Griffon had a half-floorless, four across offspring or something.

The article also includes a quote from me where I explain why wing roller coasters look to be so exciting. I’ll get to experience one (maybe two) this summer for myself, but the way that the trains put you in such an exposed position looks to be a strength of these coasters. The article’s accompanying photo gallery included a few images that I hadn’t seen including one of Skyrush’s trains.